Patient Care Associate (Full Time) Day- Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital

Description

JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION : Provide Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation services to all patients at a level consistent with BRRH mission, vision, and values. Works collaboratively with and under the direct

supervision of a nurse to participate in the delivery of patient care for the improvement of quality of life for patients and families. Job is performed appropriately for the age population served as defined in the

department's scope of care.

JOB FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to :

1. Provides direct patient care and assists the nursing staff with patient duties.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :

• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, feeding, personal hygiene, and

ambulating.

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patients.

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2. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :

3. Performs clerical or Unit Clerk duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :

4. Practices appropriate safety, environmental, and infection control procedures.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :

Assists with the preparation and return of instruments to decontamination for sterilization.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Previous job experience preferred.

SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Preferred Certified Nursing Assistant Certification or Basic EMT Certification or Military Medic experience or Nursing Student with completion of fundamental nursing clinical in RN program desired.

CPR Certified

HIPAA REQUIREMENTS :

Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to : Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, patient

demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, medical records related to quality / data, patient financial information, patient billing 3rd party, patients related complaints, information related to patient location, and / or patient's religious beliefs.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS :

Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to : Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, transporting patients, transporting medications and blood, and monitoring clinical alarms.